How to implement/import graphic design in iOS apps

Question

I've developed a iOS application for a customer and now it's time to make it nicer by implementing/importing the graphic design provided by the graphic designer.

Here is the problem: the graphic designer gave me just some PNG pictures which show how the application should look like. I was thus wondering:

1. What's the best way to implement the graphic design or import it into XCode?
2. Is there a way for the graphic designer to provide some material I can directly use to implement the graphic design?
3. Is there any tool (either free or professional) for helping iOS designers and developers to cooperate?

Thanks.

Answer 1

You can use a UIImageView and place it on the background of a uiview so you can layout native buttons and objects to best imitate the graphics they sent you using native controls or you can use other helpers online such as these.

Honestly, IMO it's generally better to use their graphics as a template then recreate what they are wanting to achieve using native controls to adhere to the HIG Apple provides. Giving the user a nice at home feeling while also giving the client the look they are wanting to achieve is the general idea to a successful app. Each OS has it's own "look and feel" that the users come to expect.

http://designthencode.com

http://www.jumpstartyourcode.com